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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Benton Heights

Michigan · 5,465 residents · 3.859 sq mi
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Benton Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,100. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,465
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,416 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 29.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Benton Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,929
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,651 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,408
−36%vs 2000
vs $9,959 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,100
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$358
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $434 in 2000
US average: $450
51.9%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.8% in 2000
48.1% rent
1.4
−32%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(1,643)
Black65.4%(3,569)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(79)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(3,066)
1990
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(2,287)
Black58.2%(3,178)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(3,333)
61
+9%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
47.9%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Heights, Michigan?

Benton Heights, Michigan has about 5,465 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Benton Heights, Michigan?

The typical household in Benton Heights, Michigan earns about $13,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton Heights, Michigan expensive?

In Benton Heights, Michigan, the median home is worth about $19,100, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Heights, Michigan?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Heights, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton Heights, Michigan?

About 35.9% of people in Benton Heights, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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